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    Home » Recipes » Sides & Snacks

    Sweet and Spicy Cashews

    Published: Feb 22, 2013 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    There aren't many things in this life that I'm passionate about.

    That may sound sad, but really it allows me to be more focused on the few things I really enjoy. Take cooking, for example. I knew at an early age that I loved cooking for people. When I was younger, I would pretend that I owned and operated a restaurant called 'Lori's Cottage House'. My parents would humor me and eat an oregano-saturated pasta dish I had prepared and then politely tip me for my services. It's a memory I hold very dear to this day.

    These days, I'm striving to please a new household.

    My husband is definitely a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy, but he's a good sport when I want to try out new dishes that lack the protein he desperately craves. My daughters' tastes are still developing....my youngest could eat mashed banana and apple till she burst, while my oldest has an affinity for anything in popsicle form...broccoli pops, anyone?...

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    Today's recipe is one that I've been making my husband for years! I have a kind of love/hate relationship with cashews. I often feel as though they give me allergy symptoms, but I do like them! On the rare occasion I can stomach one, this recipe is one of the best ways to eat them!...

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    ...these are lightly sweetened with a nice hit of heat!...

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    Once we start eating these, it's hard to stop (even if my belly is hurting)! The crunchy texture, the delicious taste...these are for my husband now, what Pringle's were for me as a kid.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet and Spicy Cashews

    Crunchy, salty, with a hint of sweetness, this cashew-based snack hits all the marks!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Cashews
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 215kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ c. raw cashews
    • 2 T. maple syrup
    • ½ t. chili powder
    • ⅛ t. allspice
    • ¼ t. cumin
    • 1/8-1/4 t. cayenne depending on how spicy you want them!
    • ½ t. sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
    • In a bowl, mix the maple syrup with the spices and the salt.
    • Mix in the cashews (be sure to coat them as best as you can).
    • Pour the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake them for 15-20 minutes (I let mine go to 20 because I like them a bit more golden).
    • Cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Weight Watchers points (new system): 6

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6g | Sodium: 164mg | Sugar: 5.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Calories: 215kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Fat: 15.9g | Protein: 5.3g | Carbohydrates: 15.9g

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    ...served atop our late night protein 'ice cream', these make a healthy indulgence!...and they're high in magnesium, which aids sleep. 🙂

    What are you most passionate about in your life (aside from family)?

    Photography is becoming another passion for me...but it's still in relation to food. 🙂

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Samantha Diaram

      October 26, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Just made these right now! People on my floor have stopped by my apartment because it smells so good ! waiting to try 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 26, 2014 at 7:24 pm

        Lol, that's awesome Samantha! My hubby would be so jealous, these are his favorite! 🙂

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    2. Jayne

      May 08, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      These were amazing, so so addictive!

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      • Lauren

        May 08, 2014 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks Jayne! They're my hubby's favorite. 🙂

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    3. Jorie

      April 17, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      These were just wonderful! Sweet enough without being TOO sweet. I made them to go with a vegan dinner salad that called for cashews and they really made the meal. Spiced and glazed nut recipes seem so hit or miss, so thanks for the winner.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 17, 2013 at 1:04 pm

        Awesome Jorie! I'm happy you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Morgan

      February 24, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      These would be a great party snack! Love the addition of maple syrup, never can go wrong with that! Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 25, 2013 at 7:55 am

        Thanks Morgan! Loved your smoothie, by the way. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ariane@Skyeslife

      February 23, 2013 at 10:27 am

      I love cashews and I love your photos, which make me want to eat these cashews now!

      Reply
    6. luv what you do

      February 23, 2013 at 8:19 am

      My friend made seasoned cashews recently and I loved them! I can't wait to make my own!

      Reply
    7. Anna @ Your Healthy Place

      February 22, 2013 at 11:41 am

      Ah so glad to be back in the blogging world and catch up with you! (I'm still Anna even though I'm at Your Healthy Place now, not The Guiltless Life!)

      Your photography is amazing, girl, you have been working! And I love the sound of sweet and spicy cashews - heavenly.

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      • Lauren

        February 22, 2013 at 12:00 pm

        Hi girl!! So happy to see you back! I'm not on Twitter as much or doing WIAW, but it's cool you're linking up with Gabby, so I'll see you that way. 🙂 Congratulations on the cookbook!!

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    8. freshlifefindings

      February 22, 2013 at 8:08 am

      Yumm I love Cashews and these flavored ones sounds amazing! I love the "Lori's Cottage House" from your childhood! So cute 🙂 I used to watch Donna's Day and cook her recipes when I was young and they never turned out well lol. Atleast I improved since then 😉

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